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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,778.40, 34,186.80 and 10,317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,778.40, 34,186.80 and 10,317.60 is: 15,485.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,778.40 : 34,186.80 = 10,317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,778.40/34,186.80 = 10,317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,778.40x = 34,186.80 × 10,317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,778.40x = 352,725,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,725,727.68/22,778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,485.10

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